I mentioned that we have had four students test positive for COVID-19 since the start of the semester. Athletics and Greek Life were preemptively suspended indefinitely on September 13, and will remain suspended. When he began in 2003, only about four percent of the student population were students of color. All of these reports are being actively investigated. SUNY Cortland is committed to the overall well-being of every student. Pursuant to New York State Department of Health guidance, residential facilities will remain open and students stay on campus for a temporary two-week shift to remote learning to prevent further spread of the virus. Our congratulations to them all! Contact UsMiller Building, Room 408Phone: 607-753-2201Fax: 607-753-5993Email: president@cortland.eduOffice Hours8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.MondayFriday, P.O. The FDA has approved single booster doses for fully vaccinated individuals age 18 and older. Students summer project seeks to help educators assess classroom censorship. SUW State University New York President Erik J. Bitterbaum SUNY Cortland P.o. Box 2000 The rolling 14-day positivity rate is 0.48 percent. Contact Us Miller Building, Room 408 Phone: 607-753-2201 Fax: 607-753-5993 Email: president@cortland.edu Office Hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday P.O. Caesar German is honored nationally as a stellar student who overcame lifes obstacles. Cortland, NY - State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced that SUNY Cortland will conduct pooled surveillance testing to at least 1,000 students weekly and double the frequency of wastewater testing for COVID-19 to effectively pinpoint and contain the virus and prevent outbreaks on campus. Medical services, counseling and other services will continue. September 15, 2021 4:08 PM Staff Report Mark J. Yacavone '94, SUNY Cortland's assistant vice president for enrollment management, has been selected to serve as the university's new vice president for finance and management, effective Sept. 16, 2021. SUNY Cortland continues to expand its therapeutic training program and community outreach. Lopez-Janove attributed Pittmans dedication and passion as the main driving force behind the success of DeMond Day. Website Accessibility Feedback, Cortland athletes earn SUNY and SUNYAC spring academic awards, Cortland UPD to host statewide wellness symposium, Being ewes-ful: sheep assist with solar power, West Coast grads unite over adaptive sports, Successful senior earns adult learners scholarship, More voices raised for Parkinson Voice Project, Rich Coyne 07 named VP for Institutional Advancement, Ice in her veins: alum finds hockey media success, Colleen Ames named women's basketball head coach. Erik Bitterbaum is the 10th President of the College. The reason I love Cortland so much is because Ive been able to accomplish a lot here, Bitterbaum said. Two Red Dragons more than a generation apart became friends during a battle with M.S. SUNY Cortland has adequate space for these students, and trained college staff routinely check in on them throughout the day to ensure that their needs are being met. She said that Lopez-Janove assisted with the events funding and coordination while Katrina Hodge, assistant director of Multicultural Life and Diversity and Cyrenius Fitzjohn, assistant chief diversity and inclusion officer, were her adult mentors. Students summer project seeks to help educators assess classroom censorship. "Now that SUNY Cortland must pause and shift to remote learning the college must redouble its efforts to stabilize and contain the virus on campus,said Chancellor Malatras. Its a whole group of people. State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced a pause on all in-person classes and activities following an increase in COVID cases. I was born in New York City but at the age of 2, my dad took a very unusual position, Bitterbaum said. Print Name: Date: Sign Name: Organization Name: Author: Administrator Created Date: 7/19/2023 9:21:27 AM . Learning at SUNY Cortland is not limited to the classroom. I wish you all a relaxing and healthy spring break! Cortland, NY - State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced a pause on all in-person classes and activities following an increase in COVID cases. Named the Skyline Conference Coach of the Year during the 2021-22 season, Ames has coached the past four seasons at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. P.O. Id like to conclude by thanking all of you once again. FAQ | We want all members of the campus community to stay safe and be prepared for any eventuality. The purpose of the event was to allow students, new and returning, to get to know their president better. We have already placed four students on interim suspension for repeated violations of COVID-19 rules, and are more than willing to take similar action against any students involved in potentially dangerous activity. The SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing, often referred to as the Black National Anthem. Daniel Walker 06, president of the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association, and a representative from State Senator Lea Webbs office, also will attend. SUNY Cortland Graduate School Fair 2023 Map and Directions. It pains me to announce that our Commencement ceremonies, the special days we set aside for celebrating and recognizing your achievements, cannot be held in person this May. or. Please know that SUNY Cortland's administration and Student Health Services have been closely monitoring the . We will protect your confidentiality. > Additionally, he has been committed to the diversification of the campus community. President SUNY Upstate Medical University 750 East Adams Street Syracuse, New York 13210-2375. All of these reports are being actively investigated. transcript. SUNY Cortland strives to ensure that all well-qualified students have access to an affordable college education. ARCHIVES_SPECIALCOLLECTIONS Students found to have violated safety guidelines will face immediate academic and housing suspension and possible dismissal, loss of athletic eligibility, and ineligibility for admission at every other SUNY college. The system-wide case rate continues to trend downward. Nov. 9, 2021 With 82 cases on campus, SUNY Oswego acted quickly to increase testing, tracing, and safety enforcement, and gained widespread buy-in from students who acted diligently and responsibly to dramatically reduce virus cases over the course of 14 days, ensuring a safe return to in-person learning. D. SUNY Delhi. The campus at SUNY Cortland has run on 100% renewable energy since 2013. See more of SUNY Cortland Residence Life and Housing on Facebook. The more specific information we have about allegations, the more likely it is we will be able act to protect the campus community. Sept. 7, 2022 Box 2000 For nearly a full year, you have made immense sacrifices to your normal routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. or call Alumni Engagement at 607-753-2516. at 607-753-2516 for any questions regarding the event. Opinion | The 46th: Biden's First Catastrophes - The New York Times He went on to become a politically active pastor, and delivered an influential address on African American rights from the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala., the same church from which Martin Luther King Jr. helped launch the civil rights movement. He wants you to stay healthy, remain engaged and know that, as a community, we will make it through this challenging time and emerge stronger then ever. 10-5-20 Cortland Goes on COVID Pause - SUNY As the first week of the fall 2020 semester comes to an end, I am proud to report that physical distancing and face coverings have been the norm on campus. The committee welcomes involvement and representation from the entire graduating class. Cortland athletes earn SUNY and SUNYAC spring academic awards, Cortland UPD to host statewide wellness symposium, Being ewes-ful: sheep assist with solar power, West Coast grads unite over adaptive sports, Successful senior earns adult learners scholarship, More voices raised for Parkinson Voice Project, Rich Coyne 07 named VP for Institutional Advancement, Ice in her veins: alum finds hockey media success, Colleen Ames named women's basketball head coach. Risk Management Chair: ***Use Vice President if chapter/colony doesn't have this office. The story President Bitterbaum gave stayed with me because of the power it had and the pride it gave me to attend the same school as DeMond and also be working on and fighting the same fight as him, Pittman said. He will lead Alumni Engagement, Communications, Development and Marketing offices, among others. If cases stabilize and students comply with safety measures, the Cortland County Department of Health may authorize the resumption of in-person learning. Biden, under fire for comments on segregationists, gave eulogies for #SUNYCortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum shared this message with the campus community following the events in Charlottesville, Va. this past weekend. Its up to the entire campus community to come together and bend the curve so that every student has the chance to enjoy their campus experience., SUNY Cortland President Bitterbaum said, The health and safety of our community has always been our top priority, so making this shift in our operation is the best action to take given our circumstances. Website Accessibility Feedback, Cortland athletes earn SUNY and SUNYAC spring academic awards, Cortland UPD to host statewide wellness symposium, Being ewes-ful: sheep assist with solar power, West Coast grads unite over adaptive sports, Successful senior earns adult learners scholarship, More voices raised for Parkinson Voice Project, Rich Coyne 07 named VP for Institutional Advancement, Ice in her veins: alum finds hockey media success, Colleen Ames named women's basketball head coach. Our size allows students to become fully involved in their classroom studies while providing ample opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with other students and professors. 10-20-20 Cortland COVID Pause Extended - SUNY On behalf of the SUNY Cortland community, I extend warm greetings! Our only path to a healthy and successful fall semester is to continue the spirit of cooperation and caring that marked this past week. Concerts, films, picnics, lectures and other cultural events come to campus throughout the year. Important message from President Bitterbaum: novel coronavirus COVID-19 Home News News Detail 03/10/2020 To the campus community: The current outbreak of novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to cause great concern around the world and among members of the SUNY Cortland community. SUNY Cortland continues to expand its therapeutic training program and community outreach. Under his leadership, theuniversity entered a partnership with the New York Jets, which held five summer training camp on campus. President Erik J. Bitterbaum loves SUNY Cortland. 22 Graham Ave. Cortland, NY 13045. As we approach our campuss spring break, many of our students, faculty and staff may be planning to return to, or visit, areas where COVID-19 cases are increasing. A Class of 2021 Commencement sub-committee is being formed. , honoring a groundbreaking graduate and enshrining his legacy to the university and the United States. With his guidance, service learning and volunteerism became a core component of the SUNY Cortland educational experience, with students providing more than 200,000 hours of unpaid service to the community each year. PDF Empire State Development Corporation 01/24/2023 SUNY Cortland will open Black History Month by formally proclaiming its inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day, honoring a groundbreaking graduate and enshrining his legacy to the university and the United States. These should continue to be done daily by all students, whether they are on campus or off campus. Named the Skyline Conference Coach of the Year during the 2021-22 season, Ames has coached the past four seasons at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. P.O. Students summer project seeks to help educators assess classroom censorship. DeMond, who became Cortlands first African American alum at a time when prejudicial policies and segregation were enforced across much of the United States, will be honored on campus on Feb. 1 in what organizers intend to be an annual event. Many of the cases are from off-campus students. President Joe Biden said Thursday he would announce a nominee by the end of February to fill the vacancy of retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who officially confirmed that he plans . On Jan. 1, 1900, he delivered an oration, , that described the achievements of African Americans and called for them to given full rights as American citizens. SUNY Cortland President Explains Revised COVID-19 Guidelines for SUNY Cortland - President Erik J. Bitterbaum delivered his - Facebook Du Bois Honor Society was named for DeMond. Although the vast majority of our community understands the serious threat we are facing from COVID-19 and are willing to make the adjustments needed to keep people safe, a small number of students apparently still do not grasp it, or simply do not care. Its not just me. Webb agreed to write a proclamation honoring the day and its importance to the campus. was sent to students today by Greg Sharer, Vice President for Student Affairs. State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced a pause on all in-person classes and activities following an increase in COVID cases. The universitys 10th president who joined Cortland in 2003 was featured in a virtual event hosted by the Student Activities Board on Saturday, Nov. 14. He will lead Alumni Engagement, Communications, Development and Marketing offices, among others. The event honoring DeMond and the official start of SUNY Cortlands Black History Month celebration, begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Corey Union Function Room. Make no mistake, normal college behavior now has the ability to close down our campus and make many people ill. A single party like the one I just described is thought to have sparked the outbreak that shut SUNY Oneonta down and sent their students home this week, as more than 400 students tested positive for the virus. On September 25, Chancellor Malatrasunveileda comprehensive, uniform policy for disciplining students who violate COVID-19 safety guidelines. In the hour-long virtual meeting held over Webex, the president shared stories about himself, his family, gave advice, answered student questions and got to know the students on the call. The new policy took effect on October 1. We have open access computer facilities and several special purpose computer labs featuring both Windows and Macintosh computers. Mary H. Bonderoff, Acting President SUNY Delhi 2 Main Street . In wrapping up the evening, Bitterbaum and Burton shared with students a message of hope for a better spring semester and the importance of finishing strong. SUNY Cortland - SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum - Facebook SUNY Cortland continues to expand its therapeutic training program and community outreach. Website Accessibility Feedback, Cortland athletes earn SUNY and SUNYAC spring academic awards, Cortland UPD to host statewide wellness symposium, Being ewes-ful: sheep assist with solar power, West Coast grads unite over adaptive sports, Successful senior earns adult learners scholarship, More voices raised for Parkinson Voice Project, Rich Coyne 07 named VP for Institutional Advancement, Ice in her veins: alum finds hockey media success, Colleen Ames named women's basketball head coach. Named the Skyline Conference Coach of the Year during the 2021-22 season, Ames has coached the past four seasons at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. P.O. Celebration SUNY Cortland 2020 This collection of videos features messages to the Class of 2020 from selected campus and New York State leaders. He has deepened SUNY Cortland's role in the region through the creation of the Downtown Business Partnership, the Institute for Civic Engagement and the Innovation Center; initiatives that resulted in the rehabilitation and use of two vacant downtown Cortland buildings. As a remainder, quarantine is a precautionary measure used for people at high risk for the virus and isolation is for people who tested positive. Box 2000 Cortland, New York 13045-0900. There is nothing you cant ask about me or about the college, Bitterbaum said. SUNY Cortland extends pause on all in-person classes & activities As a yearly event, it visually shows students, staff, faculty and the community that commitment., As important as memorializing DeMonds time in Cortland will be remembering him as a talented, ambitious man whose accomplishments reached far beyond New York state. Classes are taught by extraordinary faculty who engage students in lively discussions and hands-on learning experiences. Food & Beverage. Contact Alumni Engagement at 607-753-2516 for any questions regarding the event. Our students also have the opportunity to choose from an impressive list of more than 100 clubs, organizations, civic engagement and volunteer activities. > Contact UsMiller Building, Room 408Phone: 607-753-2201Fax: 607-753-5993Email: president@cortland.eduOffice Hours8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.MondayFriday, P.O. Contact Us The idea of creating a special DeMond Day was developed and pushed into action by a current student: Tatum Pittman. SUNY Cortland will retest every student for the virus and increase enforcement of Chancellors new uniform safety standards, which were officially enacted on October 1. Dear faculty and staff, Recently, we received guidance from the state allowing us to lift many COVID-19 restrictions for employees who have been fully vaccinated. Cortland, NY 13045, 607-753-2011 In 2015, theStudent Life Center was opened to provide a wide variety of physical recreation components and social spaces for all students. At 101 cases, SUNY Cortland has tonight met the 100-case threshold to transition to remote learning under New York State Department of Health guidance. The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association is funding the reception, has helped with marketing efforts and will present a proclamation honoring DeMond. Those camps provided valuable internships for hundreds of students and boosted the regional economy by an estimated $23.84 million. Biden plans to announce pick for Supreme Court in February We may be physically distant, but that doesnt mean were not connected. To qualify for the President's List, students must earn a grade of A- or better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Our only path to a healthy and successful fall semester is to continue the spirit of cooperation and caring that marked this past week. We will continue to recognize each others accomplishments, but we must do so safely. After having the original idea, Pittman worked on the events details with the help of other students, faculty and staff. He has a background in ornithology and previously served as the president of West Virginia at Parkersburg. Fieldwork and student teaching enable preservice teachers to apply theory to practice in the classroom. President Erik J. Bitterbaum delivered his State of the College address this morning. Recreational Sportsoffers an outstanding intramural sports program for men and women, with 60 different intramural sports and special events, and a sport club program with 38 clubs. SUNY Cortland will open Black History Month by formally proclaiming its inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day, honoring a groundbreaking graduate and enshrining his legacy to the university and the United States. Make no mistake, normal college behavior now has the ability to close down our campus and make many people ill. A single party like the one I just described is thought to have sparked the outbreak that shut SUNY Oneonta down and sent their students home this week, as more than 400 students tested positive for the virus. Registration is not necessary but appreciated. The next two weeks will be challenging. Lopez-Janove assisted with the events funding and coordination while Katrina Hodge, assistant director of Multicultural Life and Diversity and Cyrenius Fitzjohn, assistant chief diversity and inclusion officer, were her adult mentors. President's List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages of 3.8 or higher while carrying required academic credits. He was just an accountant, but he decided that he had fought in World War II and found Europe fascinating and he wanted to get back there. Cortland, NY - State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced a two-week extension to Cortland's pause on all in-person classes and activities in order to stabilize COVID cases on campus. Awardees include Cortland senior Jean-Andre Sassine, graduate students Mat Bruno and Amanda Gaffney and sophomore Emma Madigan. Named the Skyline Conference Coach of the Year during the 2021-22 season, Ames has coached the past four seasons at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. P.O. Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley SUNY News Press Releases 2020 News Releases News Releases Filter by Search: Currently showing news items for . Now, that number ranges anywhere from 24 to 27 percent. The event will encourage emotional and mental health for first responders. Celebrating a groundbreaking graduate - SUNY Cortland Register online or call Alumni Engagement at 607-753-2516. I had the opportunity to spend my junior year abroad at the University of Sussex, Bitterbaum said. A total of 652 SUNY Cortland students earned President's List honors for the spring 2022 semester. We want you all to do well and flourish, Bitterbaum said. Thats not what members of the SUNY Cortland family do.. Pittman contacted Stephen Clark, assistant professor in the Art and Art History Department, who agreed to paint the portrait. Caesar German is honored nationally as a stellar student who overcame lifes obstacles. And he wants to make that clear. This will enhance our ability to quickly spot potential outbreaks and follow up with targeted testing. In meeting the challenges of change in todays world, SUNY Cortland strongly encourages the technological education of its students. I encourage everyone to visit it frequently for the latest campus news related to the disease and accurate information about the virus and the work being done to address it. newspaper, a copy of the oration he gave at Dexter Baptist Church, some of his published works from Cortlands Young Mens Debate Club and the proclamation from Lea Webb marking the inaugural day.